Clifton Silverstein

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifton Silverstein — English
75K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifton Silverstein is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clifton is a masculine given name of English origin. Clifton is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Clifton Abraham (born 1971), American and Canadian football player Clifton Bailey (born 1967), Jamaican reggae musician, better known as Capleton Clifton Bloomfield (born 1969), American serial killer Clifton R. Breckinridge (1846–1932), American politician Clifton Campbell (born 1967), American sprinter Clifton Bush (born 1970), American professional basketball player Clifton B. Cates (1893–1970), United States Marine Corps four-star general Clifton Chenier (1925–1987), American zydeco musician Clifton Collins Jr. The surname Silverstein: Abe Silverstein (1908–2001), American aerospace engineer Alan Silverstein, American rabbi Charles Silverstein (1935-2023), American writer and magazine editor Debra Silverstein, American politician Duane Silverstein, American environmentalist Elliot Silverstein (1927-2023), American director Eva Silverstein, American physicist and string theorist Ira Silverstein (born 1960), American politician from Illinois Jake Silverstein (born 1975), American magazine editor Jamie Silverstein (born 1983), American figure skater Joseph Silverstein (1932-2015), American violinist and orchestra conductor Keit. Clifton is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 75K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clifton reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clifton

English

Clifton is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Clifton Abraham (born 1971), American and Canadian football player Clifton Bailey (born 1967), Jamaican reggae musician, better known as Capleton Clifton Bloomfield (born 1969), American serial killer Clifton R. Breckinridge (1846–1932), American politician Clifton Campbell (born 1967), American sprinter Clifton Bush (born 1970), American professional basketball player Clifton B. Cates (1893–1970), United States Marine Corps four-star general Clifton Chenier (1925–1987), American zydeco musician Clifton Collins Jr.

Surname: Silverstein

English

Abe Silverstein (1908–2001), American aerospace engineer Alan Silverstein, American rabbi Charles Silverstein (1935-2023), American writer and magazine editor Debra Silverstein, American politician Duane Silverstein, American environmentalist Elliot Silverstein (1927-2023), American director Eva Silverstein, American physicist and string theorist Ira Silverstein (born 1960), American politician from Illinois Jake Silverstein (born 1975), American magazine editor Jamie Silverstein (born 1983), American figure skater Joseph Silverstein (1932-2015), American violinist and orchestra conductor Keit.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Clifton is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Clifton by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Clifton Silverstein

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Clifton Silverstein:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Clifton?
The first name Clifton originates from English. Clifton is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Clifton Abraham (born 1971), American and Canadian football player Clifton Bailey (born 1967), Jamaican reggae musician, better known as Capleton Clifton Bloomfield (born 1969), American serial killer Clifton R. Breckinridge (1846–1932), American politician Clifton Campbell (born 1967), American sprinter Clifton Bush (born 1970), American professional basketball player Clifton B. Cates (1893–1970), United States Marine Corps four-star general Clifton Chenier (1925–1987), American zydeco musician Clifton Collins Jr.
When was Clifton most popular?
The name Clifton reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Silverstein?
The surname Silverstein originates from English. Abe Silverstein (1908–2001), American aerospace engineer Alan Silverstein, American rabbi Charles Silverstein (1935-2023), American writer and magazine editor Debra Silverstein, American politician Duane Silverstein, American environmentalist Elliot Silverstein (1927-2023), American director Eva Silverstein, American physicist and string theorist Ira Silverstein (born 1960), American politician from Illinois Jake Silverstein (born 1975), American magazine editor Jamie Silverstein (born 1983), American figure skater Joseph Silverstein (1932-2015), American violinist and orchestra conductor Keit.
How common is the surname Silverstein?
The surname Silverstein is shared by approximately 7K people worldwide.
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